MCHS Office Hours during Spring Break

 The MCHS main office will be open on the following dates.

• Tuesday, April 2
• Wednesday, April 3
• Thursday, April 4

Office hours will be from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm each day.

ACT Prep Workshop during Spring Break

ACT® Prep Workshop

$300 - Spring Break (April 2-5)

The workshop: The 16-hour workshop is open to all students from all schools. Students will not only review the subject matter, but will also learn ACT-specific test-taking strategies. The instructors will teach the different types of questions the ACT uses, methods for handling difficult questions, and tips for dealing with tight time limits.

Workshop Instructors:
Shawn Baldwin, M.A., will teach the Science sections.
Kelly King Walden, M.A., will teach the English and Reading sections.
Kaylin Mannon, B.A. Mathematics, Certified, will teach the Math sections

Location: Reidland Church of Christ Annex, 5500 Kentucky Dam Road

Time: 10 AM to 3 PM each day, with lunch break from 12:00-1:00.

Cost: $300 for all sessions. Scholarships available by counselor referral.

Registration: Contact Shawn Baldwin at logostestprepky@gmail.com
Please include the following:
*Student’s name and phone number
*Parent’s name and phone number
*School attending and year in school
*Highest ACT composite score

Earn a $50 discount by referring a friend.
     Have the friend mention your name when registering.

Check us out on Facebook at “ACT Prep Workshops”

Private tutoring sessions are also available. 

Exciting STEM opportunity at EKU in June

 

Young Leaders Academy: apply through March 29

The Young Leaders Academy (YLA) is a one-week summer residential leadership conference at the University of Louisville for Kentucky high school students. This year’s YLA conference will take place from Tuesday, July 16 through Saturday, July 20.  The application for the McConnell Center’s annual Young Leaders Academy is now open.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Revisiting American Constitutionalism.” Sessions will be led by faculty, staff, and students at the University of Louisville, as well as other experts in the field of the American founding. Conference topics will include the origins of the written Constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and a variety of other topics pertinent to the foundations of the United States.

The application deadline for this year’s conference is Friday, March 29. Applications must include a one-page resume, an essay, and a letter of recommendation. More information is available on the McConnell Center civics page.

YLA is open to students who have completed at least one year of high school as of summer 2024. All students selected to attend the conference will receive a full scholarship that includes free lodging, meals, and all conference materials.

For more information contact Meghan Waters, Director of External Education, at (502)852-3158 or meghan.waters@louisville.edu.

The McConnell Center began the non-profit, non-partisan Civic Education Program in 2005 to help Kentucky citizens develop a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution and American history and to encourage open and free discussion of perennial concerns that inform contemporary politics.

ACT Prep Workshop (for April test date) starts in March

 ACT® Prep Workshop

$300 - March 2,9,16,23

The workshop: The 16-hour workshop is open to all students from all schools. Students will not only review the subject matter, but will also learn ACT-specific test-taking strategies. The instructors will teach the different types of questions the ACT uses, methods for handling difficult questions, and tips for dealing with tight time limits.

Workshop Instructors:
Shawn Baldwin, M.A., will teach the Science sections.
Kelly King Walden, M.A., will teach the English and Reading sections.
Kaylin Mannon, B.A. Mathematics, Certified, will teach the Math sections

Location: Reidland Church of Christ Annex, 5500 Kentucky Dam Road

Times: 10 AM to 3 PM each day, with lunch break from 12:00-1:00.
March 23 session will run from 8-12 AM

Cost: $300 for all sessions. Scholarships available by counselor referral.

Registration: Contact Shawn Baldwin at logostestprepky@gmail.com
Please include the following:
*Student’s name and phone number
*Parent’s name and phone number
*School attending and year in school
*Highest ACT composite score

Earn a $50 discount by referring a friend.

Have the friend mention your name when registering.

Check us out on Facebook at “ACT Prep Workshops”

Private tutoring sessions are also available.

Spring AP Course Exam Registration Deadline - March 8

Ms. Burnham has visited every spring AP® Class (Lit, Art, Stats, CSP, CSA Macro, Gov) last week to pass along this information. 

The deadline to register for AP exams for courses that began in January will be Friday, March 8.  This is said cautiously because you will still be able to pay with a credit card on March 8 BUT if you are mailing a check, Total Registration needs two weeks to process and post before ordering the exam.  So paying with a check means you have a much earlier deadline.  The Total Registration system and the MYAP Classroom system have to match at the end of the day on March 8 or there will not be an exam ordered for your student.

Taking an AP exam is not mandatory, but it is how you can earn college credit.  Click here to use CollegeBoard's tool to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores so that you know how taking an AP exam can benefit your student. 

Ms. Burnham did a classroom presentation and provided students with the following information.  Please let her know if you have any questions!  (270.527.1453 or jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us)

AP EXAM FEE $21

-Fee waivers are available if you qualify for the federal free/reduced lunch program. There will be a place to mark that in the online registration account (Total Registration) in lieu of entering a form of payment. You still have to complete all steps below.

 

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT PROCESS

*AP Exam ordering and payment is a TWO step process. You have to pay and enroll on two different sites!

1. Registration and Payment – Total Registration

We are using Total Registration to handle our AP exam payments this year. Students must create an account and login to register and pay for their exams.  This will provide students with the option to pay with a credit card (students may also pay by credit or debit card – visa or mastercard only, check, or cashier’s check if they want/need to).  Students previously using Total Registration in years past will already have an account and will click ‘login here’ at the bottom of the site. If you elect to mail your payment, TR must receive and process it before the deadline otherwise you’ll need to pay with a card.

There will be a link on our school website “AP EXAMS” that you can click on or you can access the registration site directly at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/180200

2. Enroll/Register – MyAP CollegeBoard account

Students must enroll in their AP courses and mark their exam intent in the CollegeBoard’s MyAP Classroom system.  This is done at MyAP.CollegeBoard.org. You will login with your existing College Board student account (if you have previously taken AP, PSAT or SAT exams) or you will create a new College Board student account. You should have already created an account and joined your course with the code given to you by your teacher in the first month of the course.  Change your exam indicator to yes or no.

 

*Note: Total Registration is used to record payment while CollegeBoard's MyAP Classroom is used to mark intent for the actual order. One cannot be completed without the other.

                                                 FEES & DEADLINES:

Fall/Full Year courses:

This registration has already closed.

Spring courses:

Students taking a spring semester course must register and pay by March 8, 2024. The registration window opens February 14 for those courses.  The CS/IT Academy at KDE is paying for all AP CSP exams for interested students. Students still must complete both portions of the registration and payment process.

 

*If you do not sign up and pay for the exam during your course’s registration window (fall/full year or spring) there will not be an exam ordered for you – no exceptions. 

 

*Digital: The following exams will be digital (not paper/pencil): AP Lit, AP CSP, AP US.

 

REFUND POLICY:

• Students who cancel an exam after the exam’s registration period OR do not sit for an ordered exam will be charged a $40 cancellation fee from CollegeBoard.
• There are no refunds after the exam’s registration period ends.
• Students can cancel an exam during the exam’s respective registration period and receive a full refund.
• Fall and full year courses – By 11/8/23
• Spring courses – by 3/8/24

FINALS are coming up!!! Are you ready?

Finals for your classes are next week.  Don't forget that the final is worth at least 10% (may be up to 20%) of your overall grade for the semester.

Be sure to pay extra close attention to your teachers this week and the beginning of next.  They will be finishing up new content and going over what you've done this semester in order to take your finals.  Some of your classes may have already assigned a project, so don't wait until the last minute to get that completed.

     Thursday, December 14 = finals for 2nd & 4th blocks
     Friday, December 15 = finals for 1st & 3rd blocks

Study hard and do your best!  : )

                             

Registration for AP exams - Fall and Full Year Classes

Mrs. Burnham has visited with every fall or full year AP course in the past two weeks to discuss AP Exam Registration with the students and teachers. AP Exam Registration process is below:

AP EXAM FEE $21

-Fee waivers are available if you qualify for the federal free/reduced lunch program. There will be a place to mark that in the online registration account (Total Registration) in lieu of entering a form of payment. You still have to complete all steps below.

 

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT PROCESS:

*AP Exam ordering and payment is a TWO step process. You have to pay and enroll on two different sites!

1. Registration and Payment – Total Registration

We are using Total Registration to handle our AP exam payments this year. Students must create an account and login to register and pay for their exams.  This will provide students with the option to pay with a credit card (students may also pay by credit or debit card – visa or mastercard only, check, or cashier’s check if they want/need to).  Students previously using Total Registration in years past will already have an account and will click ‘login here’ at the bottom of the site. If you elect to mail your payment, TR must receive and process it before the deadline otherwise you’ll need to pay with a card.

There will be a link on our school website “AP EXAMS” that you can click on or you can access the registration site directly at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/180200

2. Enroll/Register – MyAP CollegeBoard account

Students must enroll in their AP courses and mark their exam intent in the CollegeBoard’s MyAP Classroom system.  This is done at MyAP.CollegeBoard.org. You will login with your existing College Board student account (if you have previously taken AP, PSAT or SAT exams) or you will create a new College Board student account. You should have already created an account and joined your course with the code given to you by your teacher in the first month of the course.  Change your exam indicator to yes or no.

 

*Note: Total Registration is used to record payment while CollegeBoard's MyAP Classroom is used to mark intent for the actual order. One cannot be completed without the other.

FEES & DEADLINES:

Fall/Full Year courses:

Students currently in a fall or full year AP course at Marshall County High School must register and pay for exams by Wednesday, November 8. The registration window opens Wednesday, October 18. Students will not be able to register after 11/8.

Spring courses:

Students taking a spring semester course must register and pay by March 8, 2024. The registration window opens February 14 for those courses.  The CS/IT Academy at KDE is paying for all AP CSP exams for interested students. Students still must complete both portions of the registration and payment process.

 

*If you do not sign up and pay for the exam during your course’s registration window (fall/full year or spring) there will not be an exam ordered for you – no exceptions. 

 

*Digital: The following exams will be digital (not paper/pencil): AP Lit, AP CSP, AP US.

 

REFUND POLICY:

• Students who cancel an exam after the exam’s registration period OR do not sit for an ordered exam will be charged a $40 cancellation fee from CollegeBoard.
• There are no refunds after the exam’s registration period ends.
• Students can cancel an exam during the exam’s respective registration period and receive a full refund.
• Fall and full year courses – By 11/8/23
• Spring courses – by 3/8/24

  

Are you interested in the medical field?

Check out this exciting opportunity for high school students interested in pursuing a medical career: 120 in 365! 

https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/meded/120-365-initiative 

Through the “120 in 365” initiative, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Medical Student Ambassadors visit all Kentucky counties virtually throughout the year to expose high school students to the possibility of a medical career. 

This online meeting and presentation aim to make medical education more accessible by showing prospective students realistic paths to a medical degree. This interactive online presentation (via Zoom) gives high school students from every county in Kentucky the opportunity to hear firsthand from current medical students about their personal journey to medicine and why they chose the University of Kentucky College of Medicine! Different ambassadors will present each date.

If you'd like to attend in my office during the school day please email me!  If you are off campus and want to attend here is the link.

The link specifically for your region: https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlfu2rpj8iHd16ICWfM6S8MjqAZXtaZXC3#/registration.

Sep 21, 2023 02:00 PM

Oct 19, 2023 02:00 PM

Nov 16, 2023 02:00 PM

Jan 27, 2024 09:00 AM

ACT Prep Workshop (for October test date) starts this weekend

 

PSAT on Wednesday, October 18

The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 18 from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m., at Marshall County High School.  The PSAT is only given one time a year.  As juniors, students take it to practice for the SAT, to enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation or for merit based scholarships offered by their parent’s employer (if applicable).  Students take the PSAT as 10th graders to practice and can also qualify for national recognition programs. 

National Merit Scholarship Corporation: This scholarship competition awards approximately 8,200 scholarships annually. The selection process starts with the choosing of National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists and Commended Scholars. Cutoffs vary from state to state but typically Semi-Finalists score in the top one percent of students in their state and Commended Scholars between the top one to four percent.  Most of the approximately 16,000 Semi-Finalists become Finalists, and half of those ultimately receive National Merit Scholarships.

The cost of the PSAT is $20 and is available to current students at MCHS.  This year, the PSAT will be online, so students must be prepared to bring their school-issued chromebooks.

Students may register with Mrs. Jackson before school, during class changes, at lunch, and after school.  Sign-ups will begin on Monday, September 11 with the deadline for registering set for Friday, September 15 at 3:15 pm.  Payment must be made at the time of registration in the form of cash or check.  Checks are to be made payable to MCHS.

• If you are interested in sample questions, practice test answer explanations, and/or a full length practice test, please click here.
• If you have a question about PSAT scoring, please click here.  
• If you need more information pertaining to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, please click here. 
  
  

Please contact Mrs. Jackson in Room 1603 for more information.
270-527-1453

jennifer.jackson@marshall.kyschools.us

Need help in a class or need to take a make-up test?

 

Tutoring/Make-Up Testing

Tuesday and Thursday mornings - 6:45 am-7:45 am

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons -  3:15 pm-4:15 pm

Located in the MCHS Library

Tuesday mornings = English and Science with Mr. Shelton

Tuesday afternoons = English, Math and Science with Mrs. Conley and Mrs. Miller Thursday mornings = English, Math, and Science with Mr. Shelton and Mrs. Rogers Thursday afternoons = English, Math, and Science with Mrs. Conley and Mrs. Miller

Miracle League Volunteers

This is a great opportunity for students to get involved and volunteer their time on Saturday mornings. Anyone interested may sign up at https://forms.gle/8HU9tLtthCmSrKVR7.

We are currently looking for coaches and buddies for our first season with the Miracle League of Western Kentucky.  Coaches would need to be available for all 4 dates (Sept 9, Sept 16, Sept 23 & Oct 14). Buddies may select the dates they would like to participate.  There are no practices, only games on Saturday mornings. 

The "Buddy" program is an amazing opportunity to volunteer and get involved with the Miracle League for those age 14 and older.  Buddies are able-bodied peers that will be paired with athletes to assist them in hitting the ball, playing in the field and running the bases.  Those interested ages 14-17 will need to acquire a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or school administrator to be eligible, age 18+ will be required to complete a background check.  Letters of recommendation should be submitted to parks@marshallcountyky.gov.  A link will be sent out to complete an online background check if required. 

Governor's School for the Arts

                                         

Love Architecture+Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Film + Photography, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Visual Art or Vocal Music? If so this program is for you!

GSA is looking for current Kentucky high school sophomores

and juniors with skill in their artform, passion for creativity, an open mind, 

collaborative spirit,and an eagerness for learning.

SEPTEMBER 21ST TO DECEMBER 6TH, 2023 - "GSA 101" Webinars

So, what exactly is GSA?

In these webinars, our admin team will introduce you to the ins and outs of GSA. This year, you have 4 chances to attend, so please choose from one of the dates listed below and register today! Q&A included; each session will be recorded and made available here afterward. Free to attend, however registration is required.

• Thursday, September 21st - 5:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. CT - Click
  here to register!
• Tuesday, October 10th - 5:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. CT - Click here to register!
• Monday, November 13th - 5:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. CT - Click here to register!
• Wednesday, December 6th - 5:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. CT - Click here to register!

OCTOBER 5TH, 2023 - Application Portal Opens & Applicant Guides Released

• Applicant Guides - These important documents describe the application/audition process and criteria for GSA 2024, enabling applicants to start honing their materials. 
• Application Portal - Students will be able to start uploading their applications materials. Read the applicant guides (referenced above) for more information; the entire application is virtual. All completed applications will be considered. Applications are due Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET/10:59pm CT.
• Application Walkthrough Video - Not sure how to navigate through Acceptd (GSA's Application Portal)? This video will take you step-by step in this process, from your initial Acceptd profile creation to hitting that green "Submit" button at the very end.

Website: kentuckygsa.org
Helpline: (502) 566-5192
Facebook: facebook.com/kentuckygsa
Twitter: twitter.com/KYGSA
Instagram: instagram.com/kygsa
YouTube: youtube.com/KentuckyGSA

Gatton Academy Information Session

Application process takes place during the sophomore year of high school - don't miss out!

Auditions for the Fall drama production

The Importance of Being Earnest is the fall production being led by our Drama Department.  If you are interested in auditioning, please see Ms. Northcutt in the Drama room.

Auditions will take place on September 11 after school at 3:00 in the Drama room.

BBB Trust Scholarship

The BBB Trust Scholarhsip is open to local area high school students in grades 9-12.
          Click here for more details: www.bbb.org/local/0402/kyin-student.

This year's theme is TRUST.

Scholarship money is awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners in the categories listed below.  Prizes range from $250 - $1000.)

• Video (short film or PSA that is 30-60 seconds in length)
• Graphic Design
• Visual Art
• Essay - How do you demonstrate that you are trustworthy, and how do you recognize trustworthiness in others? (500-1000 words)

There will also be a Public Choice Winner ($125) for the Video, Graphic Design, and Visual Art categories.

The scholarships vary. We award prizes for first, second, and third. Video, Visual Art, and Graphic Design both have a public choice category that is handled through our Facebook and YouTube accounts. However, video does receive more as there is more work involved due to the filming, editing, and potential casting of actors.

Deadline: Friday, October 27th, 2023 by 4:30 pm (Friday before Halloween)

See Ms. Jackson in 1603 for handouts and more detailed information.

Are you considering a career in ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, or BUSINESS?

          

This summer, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Accountancy is hosting a camp for high school students, Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency (SOAR).

SOAR is an all-expenses paid, one-week program designed for minority students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school who are considering a career in accounting, finance, or business. 
 

Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency
Sunday, June 18, 2023 - Saturday, June 24, 2023
SIU Carbondale Campus
 

The program will give students the opportunity to learn about different business professions, build their professional skills, prepare for college, interact with business professionals and college students, and build lifelong skills.

Generally, SOAR programs look for a GPA of 3.0. However, we realize that this program may ignite the passion for learning in those who do not meet that standard. The reasons for this are multiple and oftentimes are not based on academic ability.  Therefore, we will take a more holistic approach in selecting residents and look forward to hosting up to 50 students this summer.

Explore soa.siu.edu/soar for additional information. If you know any students who might be interested, please encourage them to complete our online application. If you would like a paper application, please let me know.

If there are any questions, I welcome the opportunity and am willing to travel to speak with you, the faculty, and the students. Please feel free to contact me at my office number at 618/453-7960 or by email at soar@siu.edu.

With Saluki Pride,

Marc E. Morris, JD, PhD
Dean – College of Business & Analytics
Southern Illinois University

Do you plan to take the ACT in June?

 

If you would like some help preparing for the June ACT, there are two opportunites coming up.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2023

SUMMER SCHOOL:  Summer school will be May 30 through June 16.  

Students who have missed credits or failed courses need to attend summer school. 

Transportation and snacks will be provided.

Please contact me through email or phone if you have questions or want to sign up.
     Email:  jennifer.jackson@marshall.kyschools.us
     Phone:  270-527-1453